A Problem in Petroleum Reservoir Simulation

Seymour, Brian (1998) A Problem in Petroleum Reservoir Simulation. Canadian Industrial Problem Solving Workshops > 2nd IPSW [Calgary 1/6/1998 - 5/6/1998].

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Abstract/Summary

The problem posed was to find an exact solution to the equations governing two-phase petroleum reservoirs that could be used to validate the numerical code used by the Computer Modeling Group in its simulations. Ideally, the analysis would result in an exact solution to the coupled system of equations for a specific rectangular geometry. It was soon realized that this was a hopeless task, so the group set out to find compromises that would still provide useful validation examples.

Item Type:	Study Group Report
Study Group:	Canadian Industrial Problem Solving Workshops > 2nd IPSW [Calgary 1/6/1998 - 5/6/1998]
Company Name:	The Computer Modeling Group Ltd
Industrial Sector:	Energy and utilities None/Other
Additional Contributors:	Fitt, Alistair and Stockie, John and Titcombe, Michele and Ware, Tony
ID Code:	122
Deposited By:	Richard Booth
Deposited On:	24 January 2008

Problem Statement

Water is often injected into petroleum reservoirs to increase the production of oil from the field. This problem involves modeling the flow of oil and water when the water is injected. This helps to determine the optimal strategy for maximum oil extraction.

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